Goshen College to host annual Connect Goshen Day, a day of giving and celebration, on April 2

Goshen College will host Connect Goshen Day on Wednesday, April 2, celebrating its fifth annual giving day with gatherings of alumni and friends, advocacy opportunities, and many matching challenges.

The celebration encourages alumni, students and supporters to invest in Goshen College’s future through donations and participation, sustaining the college’s commitment to excellence in education and service. Online activities will run throughout the day, featuring special challenges and competitions designed to amplify donations and build community engagement.

“Connect Goshen Day is a celebration of the strong, supportive community that helps Goshen College thrive,” said Jill Koop Liechty, GC annual giving manager. “It’s also a day of giving! Every gift, no matter the size, is a powerful show of confidence in GC’s mission and a commitment to future generations. Together, we can continue this legacy of friendship and generosity, and make a lasting impact for students.”

As part of the excitement, alumni and friends will gather at 20 events across the country — and the world — in locations like Baltimore, Portland and, of course, Michiana. These gatherings will provide opportunities to connect, celebrate and support Goshen College’s mission.

Various challenges and competitions will be held throughout the day, thanks to generous contributions of $275,000 in challenge match funds. For example, if 100 early gifts are given before the day even begins, it will unlock $20,000. The challenges will all drive participation, encouraging the idea that a gift of any size is valuable and helps reach GC’s goals.

This year, Connect Goshen Day also features the opportunity to be an advocate, spreading the GC story across social media networks and through direct engagement with family and friends. Thank you gifts and prizes of Goshen College swag are available to participating advocates.

During last year’s Connect Goshen Day, GC raised $413,213 from 610 gifts and had 11 alumni and friends gatherings around the country.

For more details and ways to participate, visit goshen.edu/cgd.